Used Tires
After Firestone's recall of 14,000,000 of its ATX,ATXII, and Wilderness AT light truck used tires in 2000, consumers have been
cautious regarding the make and model of used tires on their vehicles. It's not without merit that consumers give thought to
whether buying used tires is for them. One advantage of course is price, and if you can find a nearly new tire being sold along with a significant price cut - it is hard to refuse. Used tires, just like newer ones, affect the acceleration, cornering, braking and ride
harshness of cars and trucks and play a critical role in determining if a vehicle can handle off-road or snowy conditions.
Pros say consumers should be aware of the following when shopping:
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Make sure you understand what kind of tire you need. All-season
tires will satisfy a large percentage of consumers, but models for SUVs
and other trucks are different than those for cars and minivans. Winter
tires are usually designed for cars only, and must be changed according
to season. Performance are appropriate only if you're willing to sacrifice
some degree of all-weather versatility, tread life and price to improve
your acceleration and handling.
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They come in varying sizes. Sizes are represented
by a ratio followed by a whole number. The ratio comprises the width in
millimeters and the percentage of that width that makes up the profile (the
distance between the rim and the outer edge; the whole number
is the rim diameter in inches. One with a size of "205/70 13"
is 205mm wide, 143.5mm (70% of 205) from the ground to the rim, and is intended
for a 13-inch rim.
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Manufacturers use letters to represent the maximum speed (in miles
per hour) at which a tire should be driven. There are about twenty different
speed ratings, but the most common are Q (up to 100 mph), S (up to 112 mph),
T (up to 120 mph), H (up to 130 mph) and W (up to 169 mph). (Clearly, most
folks will do just fine with a Q; if you need anything higher, you probably
have more pressing issues than deciding which tire to buy.) While used snow
and most all-seasons perform well with Q, S or T speed ratings, performance
tires should have at least an H speed rating.
Note: Always, read the shipping information BEFORE bidding on any auction, Find out the sellers shipping and handling fee's. As each seller is granted to set thier own terms, this will vary from seller to seller. Do the seller offer multiple bid shipping or seperate shipping fee for each item? While one seller will charge $ .90 to ship your product another will charge you $ 10.00 to ship a similiar product, if the S & H fee is not to your liking, Dont bid on the auction.
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